What is URL encoding used for?

URL encoding converts characters like spaces, question marks, and ampersands into a format that can be safely transmitted over the Internet.

Does it encode the entire URL or just components?

It encodes the entire string provided. If you only want to encode a query parameter, paste only that parameter.

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Percent-encode query parameters or decode URL address components. URLs containing special characters or spaces break browser routing if not percent-encoded.

Your inputs are processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

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Result Output

How to Use

1Paste your URL or URI component into the input box.
2Select 'Encode' to safely convert special characters to % format.
3Select 'Decode' to convert % strings back to readable characters.
4Copy the safe string for your application.

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